Knowledge
Clear guides for small and medium-sized businesses. For example on the e-invoice, an invoice in a structured data format, and on the GoBD, the German principles for digital bookkeeping issued by the tax authorities.
Germany's e-invoicing mandate: deadlines, formats, and next steps
Germany's e-invoicing mandate is being phased in: you must be able to receive e-invoices since 2025, and issuing them becomes mandatory for everyone by 2028. This guide explains the deadlines, the XRechnung and ZUGFeRD formats, and what you should do now.
GuideGoBD explained: what the German tax office expects from digital bookkeeping
The GoBD, the German rules for digital bookkeeping, define how you must keep and retain documents and accounting entries electronically. This guide explains the rules in plain language and shows what matters in day-to-day business.
GuideHow to redact a PDF properly: why a black bar often deletes nothing
A black rectangle over the text looks secure, but often it is not. This guide shows how to make data truly disappear from a PDF and what to check before you share the file.
GuideSKR03 or SKR04: which German chart of accounts fits your business?
SKR03 and SKR04 are the two most widely used standard charts of accounts in Germany. This guide explains the difference and helps you choose.